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the Safire is a great flying canopy but as already mentioned is cut differently. Also, through personal experience and an incident on our DZ, I have not found them to be the most forgiving canopy when it comes to landing. I will not slam any canopy or manufacturer, but I think some parachutes make better beginner canopies than others.Possibly you could see what's available to trade? Alot of people really love their Safires, but I find them to be a little more experienced. --------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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well said Arlo. ---------------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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you could use the insert type of earphones and put the playing device in your jumpsuit.Honestly though it's the last thing you should be concerned with while plummeting to earth at 120 mph or better. Some people use audible altimeters that slide in a small pocket of the helmet. You can hear them in freefall just fine. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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I'm a little confused about the wing loadng bit, how much do you weigh with your gear on? Above all of that, I think you will be more happy with a moderately loaded Sabre 2 than the Navigator. The Navigator is a fantasic canopy, but it is basically a student canopy. But most importantly, talk to your instructors. They are the ones who you should be taking advice from. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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Quoteyou stop about 10 feet above them, then slowly sink down into your slot*** really?I've always been taught to enter the formation on level, never from above. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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QuotePost: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and let's also remember that speed equals lift. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed equals lift in approximately the same way that peanut butter equals sandwich. It is a part of the equation, but without all the parts, all you really have is a lot of goo on your hands. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***I guess the humor was lost since I didn't use the little face icon thingy...... Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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To downsize or not to downsize?
towerrat replied to freeflygoddess's topic in Swooping and Canopy Control
unfortunately no one here can really answer this for you. The people you jump with are telling you not to, but most of us don't know these people.We also don't know your history as far as canopy control goes. Above and beyond all of that, a 1:1 wing loading is pretty standard for beginning to intermediate pilots. I hate to sound like a jackass, but it sounds like your whole DZ is trying to tell you something. Might I suggest a canopy control course? ------------------------------------------------------ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! -
I'm there every weekend. I've been thinking about getting with Jari for some Birdman jumps, but I just got my canopy ( a Jedei ) and am unsure of the compatability. This is my first elliptical so i wouldn't want to end up with severe line twists while jumping the suit. Maybe I could borrow someones Spectre....... ------------------------------------------------------------ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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quincy outside of tallahassee and seminole in panacea (south of tally ) ------------------------------------------------ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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try Sunshine Factory. --------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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Quote I'm sure they'd understand. ***who cares if they understand? It's your life. You take your gear to as many riggers as you feel like if that's what makes you feel safe.Hell, I asked my rigger if he ever had a loss. As far as I'm concerned, it's all about me. It's my gear and until I am allowed to pack my own reserve, I'll take it wherever I choose and ask whatever questions I choose. Your rigger has to be someone you trust, but don't just trust him because he's a nice guy, or he's the only one in your area. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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I don't bend at the chest...... I just can't see the reason for them. ----------------------------------------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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and let's also remember that speed equals lift. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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yes but even under a larger main you still run a higher risk of reinjury if you are not completely healed in the first place. By no means am I saying not to upsize, I'm just saying that if you are worried about flying a canopy at a 1:1 wing loading then maybe it's still a little too early. ------------------------------------------------------------ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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why not wait until you don't have to worry about your arm any more? ------------------------------------------------------------ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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Downsizing canopies: why is smaller better?
towerrat replied to RippedCord's topic in Gear and Rigging
QuoteAs I downsized I felt more in control of every aspect of the canopies flight.. ***really? I've seen the nasty dirt and grass stains all over the back of your rig. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! -
sell it. buy a PD reserve. ------------------------------------------------------------ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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randy's even too lazy to let go when a skydive is funneling. __ > I'll have you know that's the only skydive I have ever fucked up ---------------------------------------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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QuotePost: Just do what some skydivers around here do (same thing I saw in Germany 20 years ago) - Get a can of tobacco and some papers and roll your own. ***unfortunatly I'm far too lazy to go through all of that -------------------------------------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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I am extremely interested.I've never jumped a round and it's been on my " to do list". I have a million questions so I'll be sure to find you! f@#$ing cool! --------------------------------------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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holy crap! I'll bring my own thanks! anyways, thanks for the help ------------------------------------------------------- Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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does anyone know how much a pack of marlboro's cost in rantoul? I need to know cause if they're cheaper than florida I won't bring any. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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officer: are you late for work? Me: I am now...... Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
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who are the muff divers and
towerrat replied to andie2skydive's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Don't ride with Liz! Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! -
How do you use your Closing Pin Necklace?
towerrat replied to Casch's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
QuotePost: the ones i make are hemp, the more you get them wet the softer they get, so after a while with a new one, i take it off to shower and sleep sometimes. i'll have a bunch for sale in rantoul. and i wear mine on jumps and have never lost one, nor has anyone who has one by me. peace lew --------------------------------------------------------- I need a new one cause mine broke. Maybe you could stop by the Wings booth in Rantoul and show me what you've got? I woul be forever grateful! Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!